• Backs coach holds discussions with Eddie Jones over England role
• ‘We’re in a vital part of the season. All I can say is it’s not helped’Jim Mallinder has hit out at the way this crucial period of Northampton’s season has been undermined by the RFU’s unofficial approaches to his backs coach,Alex King, to become part of the England setup.“As a club, or we’ve had no official contact at all,so we’re in the unlit,” he said. Alex King is a key part of our coaching staff. We’re in a vital part of the season building up to a massive game this week. What you don’t want to hear is that somebody is talking to one of your coaches.”Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com